Financial Analyst – Finance Development Program

The goal of this unique program is to internally develop the future financial leaders of Waters through a comprehensive rotational program that will prepare the participant for a Finance assignment outside of the U.S.

This program is a full-time position in Milford, Massachusetts, starting in June 2026, which consists of a 2-year rotation within various functions of the Global Finance and Accounting organization. At the end of the 2-year program, a successful candidate must have the desire and ability to relocate out of the U.S. for a global assignment.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions that you see carry over between finance roles within the program include:

Month-end reporting that consists of consolidating financial results across a function, a region, or our global organization.
• Forecasting financial results. This is on a monthly cadence that helps gauge whether we are on track for our goals.
• Providing financial models or ad hoc support to help business partners make the best operational and financial decisions.

Rotation Outline

1. Financial Planning and Analysis

• Corporate FP&A
• Americas Regional FP&A
• Waters Division or TA Division FP&A Consolidations

2. Accounting and Tax

• Internal & External SEC Reporting
• Benefits Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Tax Reporting & Compliance
• Capital Expenditure & Inventory Consolidation

3. Cost Accounting

• Procurement Manufacturing – (Plant experience)
• Global Strategic Sourcing
• Freight & Warehousing

4. Treasury and Corporate Business Development

• Treasury Operations & Risk Management
• Merger & Acquisitions
• Investor Relations

Background and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree curriculum with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• Previous abroad study, although not required, is preferred
• Must be able to relocate internationally at the close of the rotational program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with analytics
• Continuous improvement and a growth mindset
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers, and our community. Water complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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